adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
all-powerfuladjective
having unlimited power
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
approachverbUS /əˈproʊtʃ/
move towards
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
ArchdukenounUS /ˈɑːrtʃduːk/
a sovereign prince of the former ruling house of Austria
From this reading Archduke Charles had been defeated--the emperor had fled to Hungary.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Archduke Charles had been defeated--the emperor had fled to Hungary.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
CharlesnounUS /tʃɑːrlz/
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Archduke Charles had been defeated--the emperor had fled to Hungary.
closeadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
compellingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpelɪŋ/
driving or forcing
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
dangerousadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪndʒərəs/
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Archduke Charles had been defeated--the emperor had fled to Hungary.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
disturbedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbd/
having the place or position changed
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
emperornounUS /ˈempərər/
the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Archduke Charles had been defeated--the emperor had fled to Hungary.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
fearfullyadverb
in fear
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
fledverbUS /fled/
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Archduke Charles had been defeated--the emperor had fled to Hungary.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
FrancenounUS /fræns/
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
frightenedadjectiveUS /ˈfraɪtənd/
made afraid
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
GUMPENDORFER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE GUMPENDORFER SUBURB.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
HOUSEnounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE GUMPENDORFER SUBURB.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
HungarynounUS /ˈhʌŋɡəri/
a republic in central Europe
From this reading Archduke Charles had been defeated--the emperor had fled to Hungary.
imagenounUS /ˈɪmədʒ/
an iconic mental representation
From this reading This little house was a perfect image of peace and tranquillity.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE GUMPENDORFER SUBURB.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This little house was a perfect image of peace and tranquillity.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
Mariahilf
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
ministernounUS /ˈmɪnəstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
NonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading This little house was a perfect image of peace and tranquillity.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
SUBURBnounUS /ˈsʌbərb/
a residential district located on the outskirts of a city
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE GUMPENDORFER SUBURB.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE IN THE GUMPENDORFER SUBURB.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This little house was a perfect image of peace and tranquillity.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading None of all these disastrous tidings had disturbed the inmates of a small house on the outskirts of the Gumpendorfer suburb, in close proximity to the Mariahilf line.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading This little house was a perfect image of peace and tranquillity.
ViennanounUS /viˈenə/
the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
VienneseadjectiveUS /viˈeniːs/
of or relating to or characteristic of Vienna or its inhabitants
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Vienna was really terribly frightened by the near approach of the French army, and the conviction of their dangerous position had excited the people so fearfully that the Viennese, generally noted for their peaceful and submissive disposition, had committed an open riot--for the sole purpose, however, of compelling the all-powerful prime minister to make peace with France.
